Iris, peonies, phlox : Fall 1919-Spring 1920 / Geo. N. Smith.

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IRIS

PEONIES

PHLOX

Grandpa and I grew these Peonies. The Massachusetts
Horticultural Society gave us a Silver Medal

Somebody has said
“If a man tooteth not his
own horn his horn shall
not be tooted”. Somebody else
has said “If a man can build a
better wall or paint a better pic-
ture or make a better mouse
trap than his neighbor, though
he build his house in the wilder-
ness, the world will make a beat-
ten track to his door”.

Now we think that we can
grow as good Iris and Peonies as
; any man between hat and shoes,
but perhaps you would rather
hear from somebody not so directly inter-
ested. All right, read on. Following are
extracts from a fejv of many letters received
from satisfied customers since our last cata-
logue was sent out.

From Rockfal!, Conn., April 2nd, 1919. I wish to
thank you for the very nice large roots of Iris you
sent me last week. I was very much pleased with
them. They are larger than most I have bought
from other dealers. Just as I was taking them out
of the box a relative came in, admired them and said
he must have some, so I think you will hear from
him.

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From Rockfall, Conn., April 10, 1919. I recently

saw at the home of a relative, Mrs. some Iris

plants which she had purchased from you. They
were by far the largest I have ever seen come from
a dealer and I wish you would ship me by ex-
press

From Clayton, Ga., Oct. 24, 1918. Plants received.
Indeed it was a grand surprise. The finest plants
I ever had for the price.

From Keansburg, New York. The plants were
received on Oct. 25. They arrived in good condition
and I am more than pleased with them. I did not
anticipate such large, healthy roots. Mail your

catalogue to Mr. New York City, who saw

the plants and will order some for his garden.

From Waterloo, Iowa, Dec. 12, 1918. Peonies and
Iris received. I don’t know when I have had any-
thing give me more pleasure than when I opened the
box and saw the fine roots you had sent. I shall
certainly try to turn any business I can your way.

From Dorchester, Mass., Oct. 11, 1918. The Peonies
arrived in fine condition. Thank you very much in-
deed for the extra. I ordered from three other nur-
series this year and received the best service from
you.

From Yakima, Wash. I hasten to tell you that the
box containing the three collections has arrived. The

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roots are superb. I’ve never seen finer or more
vigorous roots. I have’nt gotten over the thrill of
opening the box yet. Thanks to you, I believe my
yard will be as beautiful next spring and summer as
any in the city.

From Greenfield, Mass., Sept. 5, 1918. I received
the Iris roots all right and was much pleased. I did
\iot expect such large ones. I have bought from
many others but never got such good ones. Really it
seems good to come in contact with somebody who is
not trying to do the other fellow. I thought at first
that you must havo sent me the wrong order. Thank
you.

From Corvallis, Oregon. Sept. 7, 1918. My order
came today. The plants seem strong and healthy
and surely ought to thrive. Thank you for your gene-
rous counting.

From Attleboro, Mass., Oct. 15, 1918. The Peonies
came in fine shape and must say they are as fine a
lot if not finer than any I ever received. Many thanks
for the extra.

From Clark’s Summit, Pa., Aug. 27, 1918. I have
intended to write to you to tell you how successful
my roots were which you sent me last October. The
very generous dozen of Peonies all grew and most of
them blossomed. The Iris too were very satisfactory
most of them blooming and proving to be varieties I
did not have.

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From Oskaloosa, Iowa,, Nov. 18, 1918. Iris order
received. I was much pleased with the size and
quality of the roots. I consider it a great bargain.
Thank you very much.

From Appleton, S. C., Oct. 12, 1918. No. I have not
received my Iris and Peonies yet. I appreciate very
much your writing me relative to them. It shows
conclusively that “out of sight is not out of mind”
with you and that there yet remain some honest,
sincere dealers. (The above was regarding a ship-
ment lost in tansit which we made good.)

From Seymour Conn., Aug. 14, 1918. I received the
Iris and am much pleased with them. The ones you
sent last year all blossomed fin6 this year, every one.

From St. Paul, Minn., April 9, 1919. Received your
Iris. Sure is some stock. Well pleased and hope to
turn other orders your way.

From Rockland, Mass., June, 1919. Please send me
a few of your catalogues. Think I can land you some
orders as I can heartily recommend your stock and
business methods.

From North Adams, Mass., Oct. 15, 1918. I received
the Peonies yesterday and was delighted. Enclosed
find check for which send me ,..

From Newton Highlands, Mass., May, 5, 1919. A
job well done and a small bill. Everything satisfac-
tory. Thank you.

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PEONIES

Words cannot de-
scribe the beauty of the
modern Peony. Only
those who have seen
the recent introductions
have any conception of
its charms with flowers
four to eight inches in
diameter, on long stiff
stems, in the greatest
possible variety of col-
or and form, many of
them equal to the rose
or carnation! in deli-
cious fragrance. Hardy
as an oak, and once
planted in good soil they require very little atten-
tion. With no diseases or insect pests, no roots to
take up each fall and plant in the spring, when once
planted all is done, each year adding to the size and
beauty. “Massive, without being coarse; fragrant
without being pungent; grand, without being gaudy;
various in form and color, beyond the possibility of
being successfully superseded, it stands in the front
rank of hardy flowers.”

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Planting and Cultivation

While the peony will grow and flower under con-
ditions which would be fatal to most plants, it will
freely respond to liberal treatment, and if the best
flowers are wanted, it will pay to plant in well pre-
pared ground and keep them well cultivated and
enriched. If it can be obtained, use a liberal quantity
of well rotted stable manure, thoroughly mixing it
with the soil. Never allow fresh manure to come
in contact with the roots although it may be put on
top of the ground as a mulch. Ground bone and
wood ashes are excellent. A commercial fertilizer
strong in potash is good.

Plant three feet apart, with the eyes about three
inches under ground. Too deep planting may cause
shy flowering.

Time to Plant

Peonies may be planted in the fall any time after
the first of September until the ground freezes, or
early in the spring, although the best time is during
September and October, since they then have time to
form new roots and get a good hold of the soil before
winter. In this way they should flower the next year,
while those planted late in the fall or in the spring,
if they flower at all, will give small and inferior
blooms.

Do not Plant too Deep

We are often asked “Why don't my peonies
bloom?" Peonies planted in poor soil, together with

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a great number of trees, shrubs and bedding plants.,
all crowded into a small space, find it impossible to
obtain sufficient food and water. With proper
planting, not too deep, plenty of room, plenty of fer-
tilizing material, and sufficient water, they should
show their appreciation and reward you with an
abundance of bloom.

We might add that Peonies will not do well in an
acid soil so if your soil is sour apply lime to sweeten
it.

Do Not Expect Too Much at First

Peonies when transplanted do not fully recover and
produce typical flowers until the second or third
year.

If large flowers are wanted, pick off all but the
central bud on each stem; before and during the
flowering season be sure that they have an abund-
ance of water. If the flowers are cut before they
are opened and put in water in the house, they will
be larger and brighter colored and keep longer than
if allowed to open in the sun. Make a new cut on
the stem and give fresh water every day.

When cutting flowers, especially from young,
plants, do not cut too near the ground but leave as
much foliage as possible, because the leaves are nec-
essary for root growth. The leaves gather certain
gases from the air, while the roots take up plant
food from the soil in the form of salts, and the as-

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similating is done by the leaves. Leaves are as ne-
cessary to plant life as lungs are to animal life.

Varieties— True to Name

Instead of a long list of varieties, regardless of
quality it is our aim to offer the best of different
colors and types covering the flowering season from
the earliest to the latest.

We spare no effort to keep our stock healthy and
true to name.

Service

A pleased customer is our greatest asset and we
try to give service that will increase our assets
yearly. We are not satisfied until our patrons are
more than satisfied as we realize that our success
depends more on the service we give than on the
profit we make.

Prices

W'e have put our prices as low as is consistent
with good stock true to name. Not so much depends
on what you pay as on what you get.

Geo. N. Smith,

Wellesley Hills, Mass., July, 1919.

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TYPE OF PEONIES AS CLASSIFIED BY THE
AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY

SINGLE. Those with a single row of wide guards,
and a center of yellow pollen-bearing stamens.

JAPANESE. These have wide guards the same,
as the singles, but with the stamens and anthers
greatly enlarged into narrow, thick petaloids of
various colors tipped with vestiges of the yellow
anthers without pollen.

ANEMONE. A step further in the process of
doubling with the stamens all transformed into short
narrow petals, forming a round cushion in the center
of the flower.

SEMI-DOUBLE. Those with several rows of wide
petals, and a center of stamens, and partially trans-
formed petaloids. Many of the reds are of this type.

CROWN. In this type wide petals are developed
in the center of the 'flower, forming a high crown
with the narrow, short petals forming a ring or
collar around it. Often the crown and guards are
one color, and the collar another or lighter shade.

BOMB. The next step in which all the center
petals are uniformly wide approaching the guards,
but distincly differentiated from them, forming a
globe-shaped center without collar or crown.

SEMI-ROSE. Flowers in which the petals are all
uniformly wide, but are loosely built, with a few
pollen-bearing stamens visible or nearly concealed,

ROSE. The process of doubling is completed, all
stamens fully transformed into evenly arranged wide
petaloids, similar to the guards, forming a perfect
rose-shaped bloom. 9

PRICE LIST

ADOLPHE ROUSSEAU (Dessert and Mechin,

1890). Large semi-double; purplish garnet. Tall
grower, free bloomer. Early 1.50

ADMIRAL TOGO. Hollis 1907). Medium, conpact,
flat, semi-rose type. Unusually dark crimson-car-
mine, uniform color throughout, without silver tips;
does not fade. Medium tall, strong, erect, free
bloomer. Midseason 2.00

ALBERT CROUSSE (Crousse 1893). Very large
flat bomb, fresh pink. Very desirable. Late ....$1.00

ALEXANDRE DUMAS. (Guerin 1862). Light
violet-rose, crown. Creamy white collar of narrow
petals, mingled with the wide center petals. Fra-
grant. Medium height, free bloomer. Early mid-
season. Good cut-flower variety 50

ALSACE-LORRAINE. (Lemoine 1906.) Very
large flat, semi-rose type. Petals arranged like a
water-lily. Cream-white, deepening to pale
yellow, distinct and beautiful. Tall, vigorous, free
bloomer. Late. Extra 5.00

ARCHIE BRAND (Brand 1913). Immense bomb
type, an even deep seashell pink with a silvery bor-
der. One of its chief attractions it is delicate frag-
rance which resembles that of the rose. Midseason.

10.00

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ASA GRAY (Crousse, 1886). Pale lilac sprinkled
with minute dots of deeper lilac. Large rose shape;
very fragrant; good height and habit. Midseason

1.00

AUGUSTE M1ELLEZ. Large compact rose type;
carmine rose tipped silver, strong grower, free;

bloomer. Medium height. Late Midseason 75

AUGUSTE VILLAUME (Crousse 1895). Dark
violet rose. Extra large, compact; tall, strong

growth. Very late 1.00

AUGUSTIN D’ROUR (Calot 1867). Large bomb;
brilliant red. Extra. Midseason. Sold as Marechal

MacMahon 75

AURORE. (Dessert 1904). Large, flat, loose, semi-
rose type. Lilac-white, collar lighter, center flecked
with crimson; stamens prominent. Medium tail,

compact. Late. Good 1.00

AVALANCHE (Crousse 1886). Large compact
crown; cream white collar, center tinted lilac white,
center petals delicately edged with carmine. Late.

1.00

BARONESS SCHROEDER. (Keiway 1889). Very
large, globular, rose type. Flesh-white fading to
milk-white. Fragrance XX. Tall, strong growth,

very free bloomer. Considered one of the finest

Peonies grown. Midseason 1.00

BERLIOZ (Crousse 1886). Large compact rose
type; light carmine rose, tipped silver. Late mid-
season 50

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BOULE de NEIGE (Calot 1862). Semi-rose type;
large and compact, milk white flecked crimson. Free
bloomer. Early midseason 75

CANARI (Guerin 1861). Medium sized bomb,
guards flesh white, center amber white. Fragrance
XX. Late 35

CANDIDISSIMA (Galot, 1856) Rose type. Guard
petals creamy-white, center sulphur-yellow, delicate-
ly tinted flesh with a light green heart. Has true
honey fragrance. Strong grower, free bloomer,
early 50

C ARNE A ELEGANS (Calot 1860). Perfect-
shaped flower, broad petals Clear flesh-color, a
glossy reflex, mixed with small yellow petals; extra
fine bloom. A strong, thrifty plant, blooming pro-
fusely 1.00

CHESTINE GOWDY (Brand 1913). Crown type,
Guard petals of silvery pink surrounding a zone of
fine irregular shaped closely set petals of deep rich
cream which in turn enclose a prominent cone of
broad pink petals splashed and tipped with crimson;
delightfully fragrant. Medium late 5.00

CHERRY HILL (Thurlow 1915), very deep garnet,
yet with a sheen which makes it especially noticeable
in a collection; in young plants, some stamens are
usually visible. Stems long and stiff 30.00

CLAIRE DUBOIS (Crousse 1886). Very large,
globular rose type. Uniform color clear deep violet-

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rose, tipped silvery white. Erect, tall, strong grow-
er, Late. Extra good 1-50

COMTE de NANTEUIL (Calot 1858). Large,
globular bomb, violet-rose, center clear salmon pink.
Fragrance XXX. Strong grower, free bloomer.
Midseason 50

CQURONNE d’OR (Carlot 1873). Large, semi-rose
type. Pure wdiite with a ring of yellow stamens
around a tuft of center petals tipped carmine. Good
cut flower variety. Strong grower and free bloomer.
Very choice, in fact one of the best. Late 75

DE CANDOLLE (Crousse 1880). Lag'e rose type,
bright lilac purple. Strong grower, free bloomer.
Very attractive. Late midseason 50

DEL ACHE! (Delache 1856). Large rose type,
full rich dark crimson slightly tipped silver, free

bloomer. One of the best dark reds. Late midsea-
son 50

DORCHESTER (Richardson 1870). Large compact
rose type. Pale hydrangea pink. Medium height.
Upright free bloomer. Fragrant 75

DUC de WELLINGTON (Calot 1859). Large

bomb; white with sulphur center. Vigorous grower,
free bloomer. Good cut dower variety and largely
used by florists. Fragrance XX. Late 50

DUCHESSE de NEMOURS (Calot 1856). Crown
type; superb, cup-shaped, sulphur- white flowers with
greenish reflex that lights up the entire flower; grad-

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ually changes to a pure snow-white without spot or

blemish. Fragrant. Early 50

EDULIS SUPERB A (Lemon 1824). Large loose
flat crown; bright mauve pink with a few narrow
lilac petals at collar. Odor peasant. Flowers early

and lasts well * 50

EG. HILL (Lerpoine 1906), deep rose pink of
clear color, large flat flowers with imbricated petals.

Stiff stems, medium height. Midseason 4.00

ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWING (Brand 1907)
Rose type. When first opening a soft seashell pink.
When fully open a pure white of most attractive
form and quality. On of the most deilghtfully frag-
rant peonies ever produced 25.00

EUGENE VERDIER (Calot 1864). Very large,
compact, typical rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink,
outer guard petals lilac-white. Fragrant. Very erect,
rather dwarf habit, with extra-strong stems, free

bloomer 1.50

EUGENIE VERDIER. (Calot 1864). Large, me-
dium compact, fiat, semi-rose type. Pale hydrangea-
pink, collar lighter center deeper, flecked crimson.
Fragrance X. Tall, medium, erect, free bloomer. Mid-
season 75

FELIX CROUSSE (Crousse 1881). Very brilliant
red. Medium to large globular, typical bomb shape;

fragrant; strong growth. Midseason 50

F ESTIVA MAXIMA (Miellez 1851). Very large,
often 7 to 8 inches. Rose type, pure white, center

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usually flecked with crimson. Strong vigorous
grower. The most popular white. Fragrance XXX.

Early 50

FLORAL TREASURE (Rosenfield 1900). Rose
type. Showy pale lilac rose. Free bloomer in clus-
ters. Good. Midseason 50

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (Brand 1907). Very
large rose type. Pure white with faint crimson mark-
ings on edges of a few petals. Fragrant. Tall

grower. Very late 5.00

. FRANCES WILLARD (Brand 1907). Opens an
exquisite blush white with an occasional carmine
touch changing to pure white. A wonderful combi-
nation of strength and delicacy 10.00

GERMAINE BIGOT (Dessert 1902). Very large
flat crown. Pale lilac rose, center flecked crimson. Me-
dium height, strong grower. Free bloomer. Midsea-
son 2.00

GLOIRE DE CHARLES GOMBAULT (Gombault
1866). Medium size, deep globular crown. Guards and
crown light rose, collar of narrow cream-white petals
widening toward the center. Very long, strong stems
free bloomer. Midseason. Extra „ 1.25

GRANDIFLORA (Richardson 1883). Very large*
flat, rose type. Uniform rose-white, Fragrance XX.

Tall, erect, strong grower. Very late 1.00

GRANDIFLORA NIVEA PLENA (Lemon 1824).
Large globular, rose type. Guards milk white, cen-
ter delicately shaded salmon and sulphur. Although

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nearly 100 years old, it holds its place among the

best and the true stock is scarce. Very early 75

GROVER CLEVELAND (Terry). Very large,
compact, rose type. Dark crimson. Strong, vigor-
ous grower. Late. One of Terry’s best 2.00

HXJMEI (Anderson 1810). Large, compact globu-
lar, rose type. Cherry-pink, with silver tips. Cinna-
mon fragrance. Very late ...., 85

JAMES KELWAY. Very large, loose, semi-rose
type. Rose-white, changing to milk-white, med-
ium height. Early midseason 1.50

JUDGE BERRY (Brand 1907). Large, flat semi-
rose type. Ground color white, marked with a soft,
delicate pink. Long narrow fringed petals, medium

tali. Very early 10.00

KARL ROSENFIELD (Rosenfield 1908). Very
large, globular, compact semi-rose type. Dark crim-
son. Very strong, tall, compact grower and free
bloomer. Midseason. A very brilliant and striking
variety. A prominent Peony grower says that Karl
Rosenfield and Miary Brand are the two best red

Peonies in existence 4.00

LAFAYETTE (Dessert 1904). Very large, com-
pact, rose type. Light violet-rose, marked white.
Fragrance XXX. Medium height. Midseason.

Good 2.50

LADY ALEXANDRA DUFF (Kelway 1902), the
true variety. Immense cup-shaped bloom of French
pink shading to flgsh color in the center 20.00

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LA FRANCE (Lemoine 1901). Very large per-
fect rose type. Soft apple blossom pink, with reflex.

Distinct and beautiful. Very rare. Midseason to
late 10.00

LAMARTINE (Calot 1860). Syn. Gigantea. Very
large, rose type. Pale lilac-rose, center shaded
darker, guard and collar fading to rose-white.
Agreeable spicy fragrance, distinct from any other.
Tall, free bloomer. Midseason. Very attractive.

Must not be confused with the new variety of Le-
moine’s by the same name 1.00

LA LORRAINE (Lemoine, 1901), immense blooms
of creamy white with a golden light 8.00

LA ROSIERE. (Crousse 1888). Large, flat, me-
dium compact, semi-double. Outer petals pure white,
shading to cream-white in the center, pale green
carpels with white stigmas. Midseason 75

LA TENDRESSE (Crousse 1896). Large compact
flat rose type. Uniform milk-white, guards slightly
splashed and center flecked with crimson. Fragrance
X. Tall, strong, very free bloomer. Early. Extra

good 1.50

LA TULJLPE (Calot 1872). Large semi-rose type,
delicate blush white shading to ivory white, outer
guard petals striped crimson. Fragrant, strong
grower. Midseason 75

• LA SUBLIME (Parmentier 1850). Large semi-
rose 'type. Dark crimson. Growth strong and

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healthy. Blooming habit free. Landscape variety.
Comes single the first year or two. Midseason .50

L’ECLATANTE (Calot 1860). Bomb type, flowers
very double and full, color deep, velvety-crimson.
Midseason 75

LE CYGNE (Lemoine 1907). Large globular
blooms of pure white sometimes showing golden sta-
mens. Petals much incurved, making it a very dis-
tinct variety. Stock extremely scare 20.00

LTND1SPEN SABLE (Unknown). Very large rose
type, soft sea-shell pink. Frequently sold as Eugene^
Verdier. It came to us as Eugene Verdier from
three different growers 50

LIVINGSTONE (Crousse 1879). Very large com-
pact semi rose type. Pale lilac rose with silver
tip. Center petals flecked with carmine. Strong,
vigorous, fairly upright grower. Free bloomer in
clusters. Late 1.00

LONGFELLOW (Brand 1907). Bright crimson
with a cherry tone, claimed to be the most brilliant
of all the red peonies 10.00

LOUIS VAN HOUTTE (Delache 1854). Dark
crimson. Large semi-rose type, compact, fragrant;
medium height. Late 50

LOVELLINESS. (Hollis 1907). Large, compact,
flat, rose type. Uniform hydrangea-pink, changing
to lilac-white. Frangrance X. Medium tall. Mid-
season 15.00

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MADAME AUGUSTE DESSERT (Dessert 1899).
Very lage blooms of glossy flesh tinged carmine,
center flecked crimson; well formed and lasting,
both as a cut flower and for landscape effects 2.00
MADAME ROLLET. (Calot 1867). Very compact,
globular, rose type. Pale lilac-pink, silvery reflex.

Medium habit. Late midseason 75

MADAME BOULANGER (Crousse 1886). Rose-
type; extra large full bloom, glossy soft rose shad-
ing to lilac bordered silvery flesh; exceedingly free
bloomer with remarkable lasting qualities. All who
see it insist on having it. Late. A grand peony

1.00

MADAME BUCQUET (Dessert 1888). Large
semi-rose type; velvety crimson, rich and magnifi-
cent. Free bloomer. Midseason. One of the best

dark reds 50

MADAME CALOT (Miellez 1856). Very large,
rose type. Pale hydrangea-pink, center shaded dark-
er, collar tinted silver. Fragrance XX. Tall, strong

grower, free bloomer. Early 75

MADAME CAMILLE BANCEL (Crousse, 1897).
Rose type; late. Large globular convex flower that Is
very compact and full; uniform deep pink or sol-
ferino-red, with silvery reflex and salmon shadings;

beautiful and distinct 75

MADAME de GALHAU (Crousse 1883). Very
large globular rose type, soft, glossy, flesh pink.
A superb variety and free bloomer. Late 75

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A PORTION OF OUR EXHIBIT

MADAME de VERNEVILLE (Crousse 1885).

Large full bloom; guard petals pure white, center-
blush fading to white, prominent carmine flecks.

Extra early 75

MADAME DUCEL (Mechii 1880). Bomb type; a
big round ball. Petals somewhat incurved like a

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BOSTON, JUNE 15-16, 1918

chrysanthemum. Light mauve rose with silvery re-
flex. Size large. Odor pleasant. Foliage very
large dark green. Indispensable, Midseason .... .75

MADAME EMILE GALLE (Crousse 1881) Rose
type. Large cup shape, delicate sea-shell pink with

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touches of heliotrope and lavender. A very attrac-
tive variety. Extra choice. Late 1.00

MADAME EMILE LEMOINE (Lemoine 1899).
Large, globular compact rose type , soft glossy white
overlaid with a sheen of satiny pink. Medium height.
Midseason 2.00

MADAME GEISSLER (Crousse 1880). Full
double rose type. Color violet rose, tips of petals
nearly white giving a beautiful silvery appearance.
A giant in size and a strong grower. Fragrance
XXX. Midseason. Extra 75

MADAME JULES DESSERT (Dessert 1909).
Very large imbricated flower. White, overlaid with
clear pink, shaded rose and straw-yellow, with a few
carmine stripes. Exquisite shade, a variety of abso-
lute superiority 10.00 *

MADAME LEBON (Calot 1855). Large compact
rose type. Cherry pink to aniline red, uniform
throughout. Strong grower. Odor pleasant. Good
variety. Late 50

MARCELLE DESSERT (Desert 1899). Large,
medium compact,^ high crown. Milk-white minutely
splashed with lilac, center flecked crimson; very high
crown. Fragrance XXX. Habit medium. Mid-
season. Extra $4.

MARECHAL VAILLANT (Calot 1867). Very
large compact typical rose bloom. Mauve pink.
Good variety. Very late 75

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MARGUERITE GERARD (Crousse 1892). Very
large semi-rose type, pale hydrangea pink, changing
to nearly white. Late 1.00

MARIE JACQUIN (Verdier) (syn. Bridesmaid),
flowers white or delicate flesh color of the most ex-
quisite form and beauty. Side buds oftentimes semi-

double, resembling water lilies. Very robust and
florfferous. Midseason 1.00

MARIE LEMOINE (Calot 1869). Large, very
compact rose type. Pure white, with cream-white
center occasional carmine tip. Fragrant. Medium
height, extra-strong stem. Very late. Extra good.

1.00

MARIE STUART (Carlot 1856). Crown type
delicate lavender flecked with crimson, fading to pure
white. Good. Early 50

MARY BRAND (Brand 1907). A vivid crimson
with a silky sheen that gives it a wonderful bril-
liance. Rev. C. S. Harrison said of it “Mary Brand

is the grandest red peony in existence.” Very large
flower and free bloomer 15.00

MASTERPIECE (Kelway 1895). Medium size
semirose type. Brilliant Tyrian rose. Fra-
grant. Tall grower, free bloomer. Very distinct
and beautiful variety. Midseason 1.00

MIDNIGHT (Brand 1907). Large loose semirose
type. Deep maroon; flowers borne on long stiff
stems; good for cutting 3.00

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MIGNON (Lem. 1908). Very large, compact,
globular, rose type. Lacy white, passing to amber-
cream, center flecked crimson. Fragrance XXX.
Medium tall, strong grower. Midseason. Extra good.

7.00

MILTON HILL (Richardson). True. Very large,
globular, compact rose type. Pale, lilac rose. Very
distinct, pure color. Strong growth, medium height,
late. One of the finest varieties in existence 3.00
MIREILLE (Crousse 1894). Rose type, very

large milk white, the latest white to bloom 75

MODEST GUERIN (Guerin 1845). Bomb type,
lively, bright solferino red. Fragrance XX. Extra

strong grower and free bloomer. Midseason 75

MONSIEUR BASTIEN LE PAGE (Crousse 1885).
Very large, globular, typical crown. Uniform pure
mauve-pink, with very marked silvery reflex. Fra-
grance X. Tall, extra strong. Midseason ........ 1.50

MONSIEUR BOUCHARLAT AINE. (Calot 1868).
Large, full, compact, semi-rose type. Uniform light
violet-rose, with silvery reflex. Very strong, erect

grower, medium height, free bloomer. Late mid-
season. Extra good 75

MONSIEUR JULES ELIE (Crousse 1888). Very
large bomb, glossy lilac pink shading to deeper at
base of petals. Free bloomer. Extra. Midseason.

1.00

MONSIEUR MARTIN CAHUZAC (Dessert 1899).
Medium sized, globular semi-rose type. Very dark

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purple-garnet with black reflex. The darkest Peony
in the trade. Very strong, vigorous grower, medium
height, free bloomer, very dark geen foliage with
red stems. Early midseason. A very distinct and

handsome variety 5.00

NIGRICANS (Unknown). Medium size, semi-rose
'type. Dark crimson, very deep rich color through-
out. Strong, erect grower, free bloomer. Good variety.

Midseason to late 50

PHILOMELE (Calot 1861). Flat crown. Bright
violet rose, golden yellow center with tuft of rose,

bordered carmine, free bloomer. Midseason 50

PRIMEVERE. (Lemoine 1907). Large, medium
compact, flat, bomb type. Guards creamy white,
splashed scarlet. Center light sulphur-yellow, Frag-
rance XXX. Tall, strong grower. Midseason. 5.00
PRINCESS BEATRICE (Kelway 1886). Large,
compact high crown. Guards and crown light violet-
rose, collar cream-white, center flecked crimson.
Fragrant. Strong, vigorous, medium height, very
free bloomer. Early midseason. Extra good tri-
color 75

RICHARD CARVEL (Brand 1913). Immense
globular bomb. Bright crimson. Tall stout stems,

profuse blomer. Very early '5.00

R. P. WHITFIELD (Richardson). Large com-
pact, flat rose type. Hydrangea-pink. Fragrant.
Medium height, erect grower. Extra good variety.
Late 5.00

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RUBRA SUPERBA (Richardson 1871). Large
compact informal rose type. Deep crimson. Slow
about coming into flower, but a good variety when

established. Fragrant. Very late 75

SARAH BERNHARDT (Lemoine 1906). Flat,

compact semi-rose type. Flowers of remarkable
size and freshness in huge clusters, full and double,
of unusual perfection of form; color apple-blossom-
pink, with each petal silver tipped, giving the ap-
pearance of a distinct border of pure white; frag-
rance agreeable and penetrating; magnificent. 4.00

SOLAN GE (Lemoine 1907). Full, globular flowers,
with a closely petaled tuft in the center. A rare
and indescribable shade of fleshy white, with a sal-
mon center, passing to white shaded soft flesh, a
charming color of remarkable freshness ... .... 10.00

THERESE (Dessert 1904). Rose type, rich violet
rose slightly splashed with crimson fading to lilac
white in the center. Size enormous. Strong grower

and free bloomer. Midseason 6.00

TOURANGELLE (Dessert 1910). Delicate rose
color with salmon tints. A very pleasing shade.

Extra 7.00

TRIOMPHE DE L’EXPOSITION DE LILLE.
(Calot, 1865). Very large, compact, semi-rose type;
pale hydrangea-pink, splashed with a darker tint;

fragrant; strong grower. One of the best 75

UMBELLATA ROSEA (Unknown). Rose type.
Guard petals violet rose, center straw yellow with

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tufts of whitish pink. Very free bloomer. Usually

sold as Sarah Bernhardt. Very early 50

VENUS (Kelway). Very large crown, pale hyd-
rangea pink. Free bloomer. Extra good. Midseason.

1.00

VIRGINIE ( Calot 1848). Large, semi-rose type.

Fragrant. Free bloomer. Midseason 75

WALTER FAXON (Richardson). Medium size,
globular, semi-rose type. Uniform pure, bright rose,
deepening toward the center. Very distinct and de-
licate color. Strong, medium tall, free bloomer,

Midseason. Scarce 8.00

MIXED PEONIES. Good varieties without names
25 cts. each, $2.00 per doz., $15,00 per 100.

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SINGLE AND JAPANESE PEONIES

AREOS soft pink fading to white 50

CURIOSITY (Dessert & Mechen, 1886.) Large
blooms that are very attractive. Color violet-red, the
narrow central petals tipped yellow. Tall grower;
fragrant 75

DARKNESS (Brand 1913). Large single. Very

dark maroon with darker markings on lower half of
petals which surround a bold cluster of golden
stamens. Its charm of blending colors and its de-
lightful fragrance make it particularly desirable for
cut flowers 1.50

DEFIANCE color between a pink and a red very
showy 75

DREADN AUGHT (Barr). Crimson, extra fine .75

LA FIANCEE (Dessert 1902), tall, vigorous
grower, producing very large flowers of white with
golden stamens 2.00

L’ETIN CEL ANTE (Dessert, 1902). Cupshaped
flower, broad petals of a rich, clear carmine broadly
edged with silver. Exceptionally fine 2.00

MIKADO (Japan’s Exhibit, Chicago, 1893). The
best of the so-called Japanese type. Deep red guard
petals, enclosing a filigree cushion of golden petal-
oids 1.50

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PETITE RENEE (Dessert 1899). Very large,
anemone. Long, narrow center petals, light ma-
genta. Medium height, upright, free bloomer. Mid-

season. Good landscape variety 1.50

ROSY DAWN. (Barr). Large, snow-white flower,
tinged blush at first, resembling a great white water-
lily 1.50

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STANLEY, rich deep crimson, pure gold-colored
stamens, a free bloomer; very desirable .50

THE -MOOR very dark rich glowing crimson extra
fine 50

BEARDED IRIS

(Fleur de Lis)

“0 tiower-de-luce, bloom on, and let the river
Linger to kiss thy feet!

0 flower of song, bloom on, and make forever
The world more fair and sweet.”

No flower has more combinations of delicate shades
of color than the Iris, They are perfectly hardy
and will thrive in any soil or situation — except a wet
one — although they prefer a dry sunny location.

They may be planted any time from early spring
until late fall, but the best time seems to be during
August and September.

As cut flowers they are invaluable; if cut just as
they are about to open and put in water and allowed
to open indoors they have a delicacy of coloring they
do not have in the open and will last a long time.
One bud will bloom and when it fades another will
take its place and the procession is kept up until all
have opened.

We have no desire to present a long list composed
partly of inferior or even mediocre varieties, we
want only the best.

Prices 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per
100, except as noted, large clumps 25 cents. In the
following descriptions S. signifies standards or up
right petals, and F. the falls or drooping petals.

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ALBICANS. (Princess of Wales). A very lovely
variety; absolutely pure white , 35

ALCAZAR. A giant in flower and growth, S. light
bluish-violet; F. deep purple, bronze veined at the
throat. Beautiful. 3-4 ft 1.50

AM AS (Macrantha). S. rich blue; F. violet, very
large handsome flower. 2 ft 35

ARCHEVEQUE. S. rich purple violet; F. deepest
velvety violet; extremely rich coloring. A rare and
beautiful flower, late flowering. 2 ft 1.50

AUREA. Rich chrome yellow, the finest pure yel-
low. 24 in «..(. 25

CAPRICE. S. rosy red; F. deeper and richer.

.50

CELESTE. Pale azure blue, 30 in 50

COMTE de ST CLAIR. S. pale blue, F. deep violet,
striped and margined white, free flowering. 2 ft.

.25

CRIMSON KING. Rich claret-purple. 2 ft 25

DARIUS. S. rich canary-yellow; F. lilac margined
white, rich orange beard. One of the most distinct
and beautiful. 20 in.

DR. BERNICE. Height, 36 inches. S. coppery
bronze; F. rich velvety plum; extra.

EDITH. S. light plumbago blue; F. purple 24.

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EXQUISITE. S. clouded yellow; F. rose-lilac,
with orange crest. 26 in.

FAIRY. White, delicately bordered and suffused
soft blue. 30 in , 25

FL AVESCEN S. Height, 30 inches. S. and F. a
delicate shade of soft yellow; prolific bloomer.

FLOREN TIN A. Creamy white faintly flushed

lavender; fragrant, early, fine for cutting. 2 ft.

FLORENTINA BLUE. Large and conspicous
flowers of dark purple, veined at the base. Early.
2 ft.

GRACCHUS. Height, 18 inches. S. clear yellow;
F. maron red, reticulated white.

GYPSY QUEEN. S. old gold, shaded, smoked-
pearl; F. black-maroon, eticulated light yellow; late
bloomer. 2ft.

HALFDAN. Creamy white; large flowers of good
substance. Very early 50

HECTOR. S. soft coluded yellow; F. velvety
crimson-black; showy. 30 in.

HER MAJESTY. S. a lovely rose-pink; F. bright
crimson tinged a darker shade. A most beautiful
variety 35

HONOR ABILIS. S. golden; F. rich mahogany-
brown; very effective. 18 in.

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TNGEBORG. Pure white; very large flowers of
handsome form . 50

IRIS KING. S. clear lemon yellow; F. rich maroon
bordered yellow. Very fine 50

ISOLINE. S. silvery lilac, slightly flushed yel-
low. F. purplish old rose with orange beard. Large
and very handsome. 3 ft. 1.00

JACQUEMINOT. S. soft rosy lilac; F. crimson,
very free flowering, distinct.

JOHAN de WITT. S. bluish- violet; F. deep violet-
purple; veined with white.

JUNIATA. S. and F. clear blue, large fragrant
flowers on very tall stems 35

KHAR PUT. Height, 24 inches. Very large; rich
royal purple 25

KHEDIVE. Height, 30 inches. Beautiful pure
lavender with orange crest.

LA TENDRESSE. Ageratum blue throughout.
24 in.

LIABAUD, S. yellow; F. maroon; fine.

LORD SALISBURY. Standards amber- white; falls
dark violet- purple.

LOHENGRIN. S. mauve; F. Chinese violet, very
large and free blooming. 36 in 50

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LORD OF JUNE. A grand Iris. Lavender blue
standards with falls of rich violet blue. Large

flowers and bold, vigorous habit. 3ft. $2.50

LORELEY, S. light yellow; F. ultramarine * blue
bordered cream; height, 2 ft 35

MADAME CHEREAU. White beautifully frilled
with wide border of clear blue. One of the best. 32 in.

MADAME PACQUITTE. Height 30 in. S. and
F. bright rosy claret. Late 25

MISS -MAGGIE. Height 24 inches. Soft pinkish
lavender.

MITHRAS. (Var.) S. light yellow; F. brilliant

wine-red, with narrow border of deep yellow 50

MONSIGNOR. S. rich satiny violet; F. velvety
purple crimson with deeper veinings and lighter
margin. Large handsome flower. 28 in 75

MRS. ALLAN GRAY, Delicate pale rose-mauve

.50

MRS. G. DARWIN. A lovely new hybrid. White,
the upper part of the fall reticulated gold and violet.

.25

MRS. H. DARWIN. S. pure white. F. slightly
reticulated violet at the base; very beautiful and free
flowering. 2 ft. Extra.

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MRS. NEUBRONNER. Height, 24 inches. Deep
golden yellow. One of the best of this color 50

MRS. G. REUTHE. S. white, shaded and veined
blue-gray; F. white, frilled soft blue; very large and
handsome; extra 25

NIBELUNGEN. S. fawn yellow; F. violet purple
with fawn margin 50

PALLIDA DALMATICA. One of the finest of the
Germanica type, of strong vigorous habit, growing
in good soil there to four ft. high with exceptionally
large, fragrant flowers. S. lavender; F. lavender
shaded blue; exquisite in every way and fine for
massing.

PALLIDA SPECIOSA. S. dark lavender, shaded
lighter; F. shaded light purple. 42 in.

PERFECTION. S. light blue flecked with deeper
shade, F. rich velvety violet black with orange board.
Very attractive. 30 in 35

PRINCESS OF TECK. Standards clear yellow;
F. a peculiar shade of deep purplish rose. Very
distinct and handsome variety 35

PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE. S. sulphur yel-
low, F. rich plum, bordered cream 50

PROSPER LAIJGIER. A fine plant on the lines
of Jacquesiana but with larger flowers and brighter

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in color; falls very broad, of deepest velvety crim-
son, richly veined at the throat 50

QUEEN OF MAY. A lovely soft rose-lilac, al-
most pink, beautiful. 32 in.

RETICULATA ALBA S. White F. violet purple
edged and Reticulated white.

RHEIN NIXE. S. pure white; F- deep violet-blue
with a white edge, height, 3 ft 50

ROSE UNIQUE. Bright violet rose, the nearest
approach to a pink Iris. Early 75

SAKESPEARE. . S. straw-yellow, veined with
burnt number; F. deep carmine-violet.

SHERWIN-WRIGHT. Rich golden yellow with-
out markings or shadings. 2 ft 50

VAN GEERTI. S. clouded lavender; F. purple-
black, eticulated white. 34 in.

VICTORINE. S. white, mottled blue; F. violet-
blue mottled white, beautiful and rare. 27 in 25

WALHALLA. S. lavender; F. wine-red. Very
showy. 20 in 50

WALNERIANA. S. light blue, flushed bronze;
F. pale violet, orange crest. Height, 30 in 25

WYOMISSING. S. creamy white, suffused soft
rose; F. deep rose at base, shading to a flesh colored
border 35

Mixed without names, $1.00 per dozen; $5.00 per

100.

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SIBERIAN IRIS

These have narrow grass-like foliage, with tall
stems, producing flowers of various shades of blue
and white. The flowers are not as large as the Ger-
man and come later. One of the best for cutting.

SIBERICA ALBA. White ,15

SIBERICA ORIENTALIS. Intense brilliant blue.
42 in 25

SIBERICA SNOW QUEEN. Lovely pure white
with a golden yellow blotch at base. 42 in 25

HARDY PHLOX

Perennial Phlox are very desirable summer and
fall blooming plants, flowering from the first of
July until after severe frosts. By planting Iris,
Peonies and Phlox a display of flowers may be had
from early in May until cold weather. 15 cents, each,
$1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100 except as noted. Large
clumps. 25 cents each.

CANDEUR. Dwarf; pure white flowers in a large
truss; very fine.

COQUELICOT. Brilliant orange scarlet.

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CROSS OF HONOR. Rosy lilac bordered white in
the form of a maltese cross.

ECLAIREUR. Deep carmine rose, center lighter;
a very early and continous bloomer and large flower.

ETNA. Brilliant orange-red; large flowers and
branching spikes; extra.

FRAU ANTON BUCHNER. The finest white yet
produced, strong grower, producing flowers of enor-
mous size = 25

INDEPENDENCE. Tall pure white.

IRIS. Light purple.

LOTH AIR. Clear even carmine, deep crimson eye.

R. P. STRUTHERS. Bright rosy red, crimson eye;
one of the very best 25

ROSENBURG. Rich carmine violet with blood
red eye. Fine trusses with individual flowers of im-
mense size, sometimes as large as a silver dollar.

SELMA. Soft pink, with large crimson eye.

Mixed $1.00 per dozen; $5.00 per 100.

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“Did you ever stop to think that Money is
only a bi-product? The real products are the
efforts, the enthusiasm, the satisfaction of
“playing the game” and feeling that there’s
“no fun like work.” A real live feller will
play a game of golf with just as much interest
when there’s no money at stake as when there
is. The thing is, to “play the game.” Just
the same with business, treat the people a little
better than they are treated elsewhere, giveem
a little more for their money than others do,
then you can’t STOPEM and the money comes
anyway.”

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R1S AND PHLOX ARE MUCH BETTER THAN WEEDS IN A BACK YARD